Many of the hotels featured in the montage were designed by prominent architects and designers, including one hospital that used three architectural firms when constructing its facility.
“There are some medical arguments for the trend — private rooms, for example, could lower infection rates and allow patients more rest as they heal. But the main reason for the largess is marketing,” according to the report.
Research has shown patient demand correlates more with amenities than hospitals’ quality of care, meaning hospitals can improve their reputation by focusing more on the food offered than the rate of medication errors, according to the report.
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